Eugene Bartlett

Eugene Monroe Bartlett Sr. was an American gospel songwriter, singer, and music publisher who became a foundational figure in the development of Southern Gospel music. Born in 1885 in Waynesville, Missouri, he later relocated to Arkansas, where he would build a lasting legacy in Christian music. He received formal training at the Hall-Moody Institute in Tennessee and William Jewell College in Missouri. In 1918, Bartlett founded the Hartford Music Company, and three years later, in 1921, he established the Hartford Music Institute. Through these ventures, he helped shape the careers of many gospel musicians and published countless songs. He also served as the editor of the gospel music magazine *Herald of Song*, further extending his influence in the field. Bartlett’s catalog includes several well-known gospel songs, including "Everybody Will Be Happy Over There," "Just a Little While," and "He Will Remember Me." However, his most enduring contribution came in 1939. While recovering from a stroke, he wrote his most famous hymn, "Victory in Jesus," which has since become a staple in churches around the world. For his significant contributions to gospel music, Eugene Bartlett was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1979. He passed away in 1941, but his work as a songwriter, publisher, and educator continues to be remembered.